2027 Trading Analyst

AQR • Greenwich, CT

6d • $145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

As a Trading Analyst, you'll work alongside our traders on projects that directly support the investment process across global markets. You'll analyze trading activity, study market structure and liquidity, investigate how news and geopolitical events influence prices, and help improve how we execute systematic investment strategies. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn by doing—working with experienced traders, portfolio managers, researchers, and technologists on real problems that matter every day.

Requirements

• December 2026 or Spring 2027 graduate with a desire to work in the financial services industry
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to intellectual integrity, self-drive, maturity, and ability to collaborate
• Detail-orientation, ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

• Intellectually curious, collaborative people who are passionate about financial markets and excited to learn.
• Fascinated by global markets and naturally follow financial, economic, and geopolitical developments.
• Enjoy understanding why markets move and how news is reflected in prices, volatility, and liquidity.
• Genuine interest in market structure, trading, and liquidity across multiple asset classes.
• Collaborative team players who communicate well, ask thoughtful questions, and enjoy learning from others.
• Believe the best answers come from data. They enjoy testing hypotheses and using data science to solve real-world trading and investment problems. Whether through programming, AI-assisted tools, or other analytical approaches, they are motivated by finding evidence-based solutions rather than relying on intuition alone.
• Take ownership, bring a positive attitude, and are eager to contribute to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trading costs, market structure, and liquidity across asset classes.
• Explore how macroeconomic events, earnings, policy decisions, and geopolitical developments impact markets.
• Build analytical tools and perform research to improve execution and trading decisions.
• Work with large datasets to identify patterns, test hypotheses, and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, researchers, and technologists on projects spanning the investment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree